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JScript is, essentially, server side javascript. It's MS's module which IS supported by IE but which is really only used server side (within asp) and contains all of javascript with a few "extras" for calling external objects and such.

This is my understanding, but I've never worked with it so maybe someone else can illuminate here

Originally posted by studiococo JScript is, essentially, server side javascript. It's MS's module which IS supported by IE but which is really only used server side (within asp) and contains all of javascript with a few "extras" for calling external objects and such.

Actually, JScript is just Microsoft's implementation of Javascript, or ECMAscript. Doesn't indicate if its client-side or server-side.

Yes, So the point is;
You can use JScript with WSH which means that if you know JavaScript you should be able to write stand alone scripts to run in a windows environment.
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Wow! I am suprised that this question has drawn so much discussion. Thanks for the quick responses.

After reading the Windows Script Host white paper that duckie mentions, I have concluded that JavaScript can be used on a standalone machine without HTML, but it is limited. It can be used for things like logon scripts, etc. that require no user interface. There is not provision in JavaScript to create a GUI environment like there is in Visual Basic and other languages. That is what HTML does. It creates the user interface and JavaScript provides any extra functionality needed. So there is a use for JavaScript without HTML, but it is not fully functional like most languages.

If there is an error in my conclusion, please respond and let me know. I would also suggest you read the WSH white paper. It is interesting.

Originally posted by studiococo duckie, I understand that it was MS's version of js (ecma) however since then it has been relegated to server side as no browser but IE supports it and even then, check which script ms.com uses

Actually the same scripting engine is used in IE, ASP and WSH. That engine is called the JScript engine. More a marketing label than anything else I think.

Like I said I think maybe its a simple case of me misunderstanding what you were trying to say.

When you typed "it has been relegated to server side" I though you were trying to imply that JScript is used on the server side and the Javascript implementation in IE is known as something else, which of course, isn't what you actually meant.